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Sewing Table

Ferdinand Cartier

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a painting showing a wooden piece of furniture. The furniture piece is a sideboard or small cabinet with a rounded front and sides, supported by four slender legs on casters. The main body of the furniture features rich wood texture with vertical wooden slats on the lower portion and a smooth, polished wooden surface on top. There are two small drawers with metal handles centrally located on the upper part. Below the painting of the furniture, there is a smaller black and white sketch of the same piece, offering a more detailed illustration of its structure. The painting emphasizes the natural grain and tones of the wood, showcasing craftsmanship and design.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3396 × 4581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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